With its Promoting Equity initiative, the TUM Global & Alumni Office advocates for equitable opportunities and diversity in exchange programs – showing that international experiences are possible for everyone. Image: TUM Global & Alumni Office
While equality is about equal rights, i.e., the formal and legal equality of persons and groups, equity ensures that the right resources are available for the respective person or group. Image: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
On this website, we provide information for TUM students and staff with various needs who are planning a stay abroad at a partner university through one of our programs, as well as for international students who would like to come to TUM for an exchange. These needs may include diverse physical and learning abilities and familial situation. Find out about the various programs on offer, contact persons, accessibility at TUM, special services, and possible arrangements to promote equitable opportunities.
On the website Inclusive Mobility you will find information on accessible mobility within the Erasmus+ program. Be sure to check the universities you are interested in with the TUM partners listed here as well as individual School Partnerships of your subject area. If you have specific questions, please refer to the linked websites or get in touch directly with the contact person or the International Office of the respective partner university.
Working students, first-time graduates and students with children are entitled to an additional monthly grant. Students with a degree of disability of 20 or more, a chronic illness, or a proven disability that cause additional financial needs abroad can also apply for this funding. Learn more
Students with a degree of disability of 20, with a chronic illness or students who are going abroad with child(ren) can apply for funding for the actual costs. The additional costs incurred due to this criterion must be listed in detail. To apply, please contact the responsible Erasmus+ program coordinator in the TUM Global & Alumni Office at least three months before the start of your stay abroad. Learn more
Gain international experience through a short stay at a European university during ATHENS Week. Twice a year, the ATHENS program allows you to apply for a one-week stay and a wide range of courses at a partner university in the ATHENS network. Learn more
At the initiative of lecturers, travel with a TUM working group to a university in Europe for at least one week. As part of a framework program, you will complete a research project or a seminar in cooperation with two other universities, both in person and virtually. For this purpose, funding is available from the Erasmus+ program. Learn more
Take part in the free virtual courses of the TUM partner universities of the EuroTeQ network. Choose a course that fits your profile from the variety of the EuroTeQ Course Catalogue and register. You will receive an official certificate of participation at the end. Learn more
Exchange students with neurodiversity or differing physical abilities can apply for e.g. compensation for examination time. On our specially curated overview page, you will find all the information relevant to exchange students with needs coming to TUM. Learn more
Appreciation, openness and diversity characterize the university culture at TUM. Students of all identities, genders, orientations, age groups, religions, worldviews, skin colors, abilities, nationalities, and cultures are very welcome. Germany offers a diverse populace, so you can feel comfortable here. Learn more
Students from EuroTeQ partner universities can apply to take part in free virtual courses at TUM. Take a look at the wide range of courses on offer and first apply for your desired course at your home university. Once allocated, you will receive all relevant information from TUM about the process and course enrollment. Learn more
Students from ATHENS partner universities have the opportunity to apply for the semester-specific courses offered by TUM as part of a short stay. Twice a year, TUM offers in-person courses accompanied by a cultural program. Applications are processed via the ATHENS portal and course allocation is carried out by the head office in Paris. Learn more
TUM employees with differing abilities, chronic illnesses, or children are entitled to additional financial support. Allow at least three months to process the needs-based grant (Realkostenantrag), and be sure to contact the program coordinator at the TUM Global & Alumni Office. Learn more
Studying in Italy pregnant and with a baby
TUM student Rafaela was two months pregnant when she embarked on her Erasmus stay at the Università Iuav di Venezia.
Further training with child at EuroTeQ partner
Business trips can be a challenge when you have children. However, there is a special Erasmus funding line for staff for precisely this purpose.
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